Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm, aromatic flavor of cinnamon, creating a deliciously comforting treat. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make recipe features beautiful swirls of cinnamon sugar that add visual appeal and mouthwatering taste. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in sugars, oil (or melted butter), and eggs until just combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture without over-mixing.
- In a small bowl, mix some sugar with extra cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then layer with remaining batter and topping. Gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. - Store any leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.